A Primer on KP Foundations

14th July 2007, JNTU Auditorium , Hyderabad

Presentation by : Rajendra Narendra Nimje, IAS

President, KP Astrology Forum , India
nimje@ap.nic.in www.astrouser.com
 Presentation Sequence
• Astrology – Art or Science?
• Role and Relevance of Astrology
• Different Systems
• Prof. K.S. Krishnamurti and KP
• Salient Features of KP
• KP Principles
• Significators
• How to Predict through KP
• Timing of Events
• Transit
• KP Horary
• Ruling Planets
• Innovations and New Theories
• Roadmap
 What is Astrology?
• Scientific study to predict future of human
beings, places, nations etc.
• Based on motion of astronomical bodies as Sun,
Moon and other planets in the solar system
including Moon and its Nodes Rahu & Ketu
• Astrology means “The message of Stars”
 Astrology – Art or Science
• Divine Science
• Based on pure mathematics and application of
logic, study of properties of planets etc.
• Anybody can learn and practice
• Not based on Intuition or Magic
• Different Systems in astrology has different set
of rules and procedures but arrives at the same
result
 Art or Science
• Not as perfect as Physical Sciences but is a
Natural Science
• Needs further research at Institutional level
• Contributions are by Individuals so far
• Errors by few does not make the science itself
incorrect and unreliable
• Astrological Predictions however is an art
 Relevance of Astrology
• Relevant in all times
• Nobody is free from worries
• Fate does not differentiate among rich and poor,
strong and the weak
• External help required in case of making
difficult choices
• When there is no direction from other sciences ,
one seek astrological solutions
 Role of Astrology
• Astrology provides inner strength to fight all
odds
• Gives mental solace in bad times
• Astrology give new rays of hope to overcome
difficulties
• Helps in taking difficult decisions, making
choices etc.
• It provides a way to select auspicious times to
initiate new activities, marriage fixing etc.
 Specializations in Astrology
• Horary astrology
• Medical Astrology
• Electional Astrology or Muhurtham
• Mundane Astrology
• Natal Astrology
 Different systems of Predictions
• Western method which follows the Sayana system and
lays emphasis on aspects of the planets with each other
and with houses
• Indian and vedic systems follows nirayana system and
the emphasis is on finding a set pattern called as yogas
• Krishnamurthy Paddathi is based on nirayana system
and emphasis is on constellations and sublords of
houses and planets
 Prof. K.S. Krishnamurti
Founder of KP (Krishnamurti Padhdhati)

• Born at Thiruvaiyaru near Thanjavur in

Tamilnadu in 1908
• Started Work in Public Health Department at
Guindy, Madras
• Studied Hindu and Western Systems
• Main Focus on Twin births – Noticed
inadequacies of traditional systems.
• Founded Unique system called Krishnamurti
Padhdhati which is not only accurate, original
(sub lord and RP) but adopts best from Hindu and
Western systems. Most Scientific.
• Open to new Researches
Rasis , Constellations and Sub Lord
• Zodiac of 360 degrees is divided in 12 rasis of
30 degrees each
• Zodiac is also divided in 27 Constellation or
Nakshatras equally starting from Ashwini to
Revathi. Each constellation of 13 deg. 20 min
• Each constellation zone of 13 deg. 20 min each
divided in proportion of Vimshottari dasha
called as sublord
 What is this Sub Lord?
• The sub lord zone varies from 0 deg. 46 min 40
sec to 2 deg. The first sub lord in the
constellation zone is of the constellation lord
followed by next planet in Vimshottari dasha.
E.g.. In Bharani constellation owned by Venus,
first sublord will be of Venus followed by sun,
moon, mars in that order.
• In all there are 249 sublords. (27*9 = 243 + 6
due to rasi change)
 Salient Features of KP
• KP uses Placidus house system where starting
of the cusp (bhava) is taken into account unlike
traditional bhavamadhya paddathi where center
of bhava is important.
• KP system uses Ayanamsha decided by Prof.
K.S.Krishnamurti called KP Ayanamsha. KP
which are approximately 6 minutes behind the
Lahiri Ayanamsha
 Salient Features of KP
• KP uses Planetary System as per Raphael’s
Tables after deducting Ayanamsha (As Raphael
Table are in Sayana)
• For timing of events, Vimshottari Dasa System
is used. (120 Years – Ketu 7 yr., Venus 20
yrs…)
• KP Gives accurate results for predictions and
timing of the events.
 KP Main Principle
• Any Planet gives the result of its constellation
lord as per deposition and lordship of the signs
occupied by the star lord
• Placement of planet itself and ownership of
signs are secondary
• The results are good or bad about the houses
shown by the star lord depends on the sub lord
of the planet under consideration
 KP principles
• Planet acts as a source, Constellation lord
shows the results and Sub Lord decides whether
the results are good or bad
• The sub lord theory works equally for Houses
and Planets alike
 KP Significators – House (Cusp)

• 1st Level – Planets in the constellations of

planets in the given house
• 2nd Level – Planet in the given house
• 3rd Level – Planets in the constellations of the
planets owning the rasis on the house or cusp
• 4th Level – Planets owning the rasis on the cusp
• 5th Level- Planets aspecting above planets or in
conjunction of any of the above 4 level
significators
 KP Signification of any Planet
• Level 1 - Location of its constellation lord
• Level 2- Location of the planet itself
• Level 3 – Location of the rasis owned by
constellation lord
• Level 4- Location of the rasis owned by the
planet
• Level 5- Conjunction and aspects
Rahu & Ketu Special Signification
• Rahu & Ketu plays a predominant role in KP
predictions
• They gives the result of Conjoined planets first
• Then they represent the aspecting planet
• They give results of its constellation lord and
• Lastly they represent the Rasi lord where they
are posited
 How to Predict? – Standard Rule
• For Natal Chart :
• If the sublord of Main house under consideration is
signifying either main house or allied house then the
matter is going to fructify and the answer is
affirmative
• If it sublord of main house is also connected to
opposing houses then the matter still fructify with
the opposition indicated by them
• E.g. If 7th House sublord is significator of either 7th or
2nd or 11 th then the marriage is promised.
 Prediction in Horary
• Sublord of the main house should signify either
main house or allied houses and it is not in the
constellation of the retrograde planet then the
matter will fructify ELSE it won’t
• If the sublord itself is retrograde planet then the
matter is promised but only after this planet gets
direct motion
• Confirmation and further probe can be done by
applying the same rule to allied houses
 Promised? How much?- Cuspal
Sublord
• The benefits are enjoyed by the client only
when the cuspal sub lord promises. Analogy -
‘In order to fetch the water in bucket from well,
Water must be in the well first’
• How Much?- Analogy – Whether water is a
bucket full or tumbler full or only a glass full.
Similarly , strong and weak signification is to
be seen and also main and allied houses
connection
 Timing of Events – DBA
• Once it is decided whether the event will take
place , it is necessary for an astrologer to find
out when the event will take place.
• In KP the matter will fructify in the dasa, bhukti
and antara of the significators of houses under
consideration.
• Significators of main and allied houses are
taken and then dasa , bhukti and antara should
be from these significators.
 TRANSIT
• The final Check is through transit of the planets.
• Dasa, Bhukti and Antara lord should transit through
the significators of the houses under consideration to
fructify the event
• Sun and moon should transit through the significators.
Sun transit is considered when the event is likely
within a year. Moon transit should agreed for events to
happen in a month
• Lagan transit is considered for predicting the event
upto hour and minute accuracy apart from day month
and year
 KP Horary System
• Horary system is known to all. Chart need to be casted
for the question time and analyzed to give predictions.
• In KP horary system a number between 1 to 249 is
asked from the querent. Chart is casted by taking lagna
degrees and minutes associated with the number. Chart
is casted at the moment when astrologer starts making
judgment.
• KP Horary system is found perfect as the normal
horary has no answer if two opponents in the election
come to an astrologer at the same time for same
question of winning the election.
 KP Horary – The perfect system
• It is a focused system on one question is of
paramount importance to the querent
• There is a confirmatory test through moon
connection before starting the analysis.
• Astrologer is sure when moon connects to the
houses under query and predicts through KP
about the predictions and timings.
 Ruling Planets: Master Key
• This is the master key of KP system

Ruling planets are

1. Lagna Lord at the taken moment

2. Moon Star Lord

3. Moon Lord

4. Day Lord
 Ruling Planets (RP) Use in KP
• Ruling planets at the time of judgment by the
astrologer and the happening of actual event are same.
• RP is extremely useful for accurate timing of the event
• Other Uses:
• Ruling planets is an important tool for Birth time
rectifications
• RP helps is short listing the significators
• RP provides accuracy in prediction
 Malefics Vs Benefics
• No planet is purely malefic or benefic against
the traditional system where Mars, Saturn, Sun
are malefic and Mercury, Venus, Moon and
Jupiter are benefic
• KP uses western house system (Placidus) and
Indian aspects for predictions. It is based on
Raphael's table of houses and KP Ayanamsha
 KP- Accurate Science
• Accurate results to the precise moment of events
predictions
• No need to remember various patterns and
combinations
• Accurate set of rules and predetermined houses for
each kind of query
• Provides chance to check the line of thinking for
prediction( Position of moon in horary questions)
 KP Advantages
• Horary gives perfect results as the system is
based on number selection related to sub lord (1
to 249)
• Horary in KP removes the anomaly of
traditional astrology (Elections question who
will win? Two groups..)
• Ruling planets is the divine direction. It never
fails. We must use it at appropriate times
 KP Advantages
• Easy to learn and master
• Primary knowledge of other system is not
essential
• Combines best of East and West
• Makes good utilization of old rules as dasa
system, Sign and House properties etc.
 Uniformity of Rules

• Rules applicable to male and female charts are same

• Rules applicable to birth chart and Horary Chart are
same
• In Horary chart examination, the starlord of the sub
lord of the main house under examination should not
be a retrograde planet
 New Theories in KP
• Four Step Theory by Sri Sunil Gondhalekar
• TSP and MST by Pandit K.R. Kar – presented
to this Summit by Sri Kanak Bosmia
• Cuspal Interlink Theory
• Using Ruling Planets for numeric choices
 Development of Astroscience
• Continuous Research at Institutional level is
necessary
• Publicize myths on astrology and bringing more
learned persons in the field including
professionals
• Pooling the material available and share the
knowledge among working groups
 Development of Astroscience
• Inviting research papers on the subject from
exponents in the field and publish them and also
make them available on Internet to make our
views loud and clear to the whole world
• Organizing workshops, symposiums and
astrological meets
 Development of Astroscience
• Use High Speed Networking and the Internet
facilities to quickly get the study material and
researches done across the globe
• Running quality sites on Internet to provide
astro services to consultants on any subject with
the use of KP Horary system
Thank You
 Why do predictions fail?
• Due to Haste of calculations and not going in
depth before predictions
• Due to insufficient knowledge or less
experience
• Vital significators are overlooked
• Importance not given to Rahu and Ketu
 Why do……………..
• Consultant does not have the correct birth time
and date
• Question in horary is not tested with the
placement of moon
• Question in horary is not tested against
retrograde planets
• Consultant is a near kin of astrologer
 Why do……………….
• Improper attention to the sub lord of houses or
of planets, aspects, conjoins etc.
• Consultant is not giving sufficient time to
astrologer to interpret the chart properly
• Improper application of rules, not selecting
appropriate houses for judgment
• Not calculating again when the chart
interpretation is interrupted.
 Why different Predictions by
Astrologers?
• No two doctors agree on the exact cause of the
disease and the mode of its treatment
• The Methods of predictions are different
• Interpretation of the same chart will be different
by two different astrologers
• Sometimes aspects are overlooked or due
importance is not given to Rahu and Ketu
Thank You
 FAQs
• Which signs, Sun Signs or Moon Signs are accurate?
• Difference between Sayana and Nirayana systems of
astrology
• How accurate is birth time required for good
predictions
• Which time to be recorded as birth time? The time of
first cry of baby or cutting of umbilical cord?
 FAQs
• Who can learn Astrology
• What are the decencies consultant approaching
astrologer should follow
• Is Horary Astrology is superior to Natal
• Taking numbers from 1 to 249 and predict in
KP is it numerology ?
• Many a times the astrologer errs in prediction
for his close kin why?
 FAQs
• KP is more accurate by working on Sub Lords. Can we get more
accurate results if we go to sub sub level
• Can the sex of child be predicted by KP
• KP can predict anything on earth. Is it proper to use the science
for small small predictions as when the lights will come?
• Should the science be used to predict races, matches and
lottery?
• Why astrologer fails to predict events occurring to him or
happening around him
Thank You

Good Luck !
 Can prayers change destiny?
• Prayers give enormous inner strength
• Have power to alter our thinking process and
the ways of our life
• Faith moves mountains
• It increases concentration power
• Increases tolerance
• Increases Will Power
 How old is the Science
• As old as the evolution of earth itself
• It is said that Lord Bramha has handed over it to
sage Garga
• Westerners traced History till 3769 BC
• Golden Era during Chaldea period 2700 years
age.
• Most scientific study in recent times by Sri K.S.
Krishnamurthy
 Exponents of Astrology
• Indian Sages and exponents are Garga
Aryabhatta, Bhrigu, Kalidasa, Varahamihira
and Parasara.
• Western contributors are Sepharial, Raphel,
Alan Leo, Newton etc.
• Stellar Astrology B.V.Raman ,
Prof.K.S.Krishnamurthy & others
 Astrological Inputs
• Date of birth
• Time of birth
• Place of birth with longitude and latitude
• Birth name not essential
• In Horary Astrology the time, date and place at which
the question is asked
• KP horary a number is taken from 1 to 249 The time
and place is when astrologer sits for analysis of the
chart
 What is Horoscope?
• Map of heavenly bodies on a piece of paper
• Twelve houses are casted with first house called
as Janmalagna or Ascendant
• Planetary positions are marked on the chart with
longitudes with respect to earth
• Predictions are given on the basis of horoscope
 Zodiac
• The imaginary ecliptic track passing round the
Earth on which Sun travel
• Starting point is called as vernal equinox or
Aries sign at zero degrees
• Zodiac is divided among 12 equal divisions
• Each division is called as Sign or Rasi
• Aries, Tarus, Gemini… Western method
• Mesha, Vrishabah, Mithuna… Indian method
 Purpose of today’s Event…
• Development of KP- Astrology
• Learning from each other , sharing of experiences:
Creating a platform
• Providing directions and help to new KP learners
• Making a Astrologers Panel where we can take second
opinion on our predictions
• Organizing workshops and seminars and renowned
astrologer’s lectures
• Online discussions on charts , topics through emails,
chats, discussion groups (Making use of technology
there by breaking the geographical barriers)